News / Schiphol slot storm not our fault, says IATA as tension with Russia builds

01/11/2017

IATA has hit back at implications it bears responsibility for tension between Dutch and Russian aviation officials.

The comments followed Russia’s threats to ban Dutch carriers from its airspace unless Schiphol returned landing slots to AirBridgeCargo (ABC).

IATA told The Loadstar: “European airports operate under European legislation”.

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